So I got this rod in a trade, and can't find any info on it whatsoever. I do know it's a 130-unlimited rod with varmac rs6h seat and mildrum roller guides. It came with 2 different butts...an aluminum aftco and a hardwood. There's no markings on the blank itself, and the wraps are perfect! Anyone th...

Finally getting to take a trip to Miami to target peacocks in the canals in June. Anyone from the area/anyone been that could give me a few pointers? It's gonna be a short trip (3days) and would like it to be as productive as possible...help me check something off my bucket list guys!!

I have the conquest 400 and it is the exact same size as my regular 300. same weight, line cap, etc...only a few more bearings. I use it for my big baits i.e. hudds, ragos, mattlures, plats, etc...

I have 2 of the quantum 1170's and I absolutly love them. Super smooth, fast retrieve, and when I tore them down for the anual cleaning I was suprised at how well built/simplistic the inner workings are. I guess I am the only one that says the quantum!!

I like the bomber cranks and have had good luck with them. They arent as durable as say a LC, but last quite a while. Another is the BPS XPS series. I was at BPS a few weeks ago, and they had alot of thier cranks on sale for 3-4 bucks a piece. Havent gotten to fish with them yet, but they do look pr...

I too use the palomar and yet to have loose a fish because of knot failure. I read somewhere that the palomar is the strongest knot for mono/flouro. I like it because you can tie it with your eyes closed and it is super strong...

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Texas_bullet wrote: TMG.. happy now? Got that 7 footer!

Sweet!! Just look at it this way...that is just more money that the bait monkey doesnt get. Unless you get the 6'8"...

TMG...I already have several 7 foot casting rods; an older Kistler, a Shikari blank rod, etc. 6'8" fit in right between my two 6'6" MH rods and the 7'ers. Course, the month ain't over yet...might change my mind! :P You can never have to many 7 footers!! The only rod that I have that is under 7ft is...

The 683c is a sweet rod, but I am spoiled when it comes to rods. I like em 7+ft. I picked up a 703c which is the same rod just 4" longer and it throws weightless senkos great. I am sure the 683 would be the same. Powell rods are awesome. And now that they have been reviewed on here, I am sure thier ...

About the only thing that makes me say the Quantum Tour Edition is the 7:1 ratio lets burn them through cover and cover alot of water. Other than that, I feel it is better suited for a pitching/flipping reel. They are great/smooth/long casting reels, as I have 2 of them, but they are a little to hea...

I am gonna have to say a Lamiglas XMG 50 EXC 722. It will throw a senko better than any rod I have owned. In fact, I sold all my Loomis's and fish Lamiglas. The 722 would be an awesome choice for you. I have it teamed up with my Alpha Ito, and another 722 teamed up with my pixy. I have another 722 o...

woooohooooo...more schematics for me to add to my collection!!

I agree...the alphas are awesome...check this out...just get you a handle from someone that put a ZPI handle on on theirs...ALPHA FOR SALE

A woman goes into Wal-Mart to buy a rod and reel for her grandson's birthday. She doesn't know which one to get so she just grabs one and goes over to the counter. A Wal-Mart associate is standing there wearing dark shades. She says, "Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me anything about this rod and reel?...